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This document discusses Hypertensive Arteiosclerotic Heart Disease (HASHD) and applies the nursing process to a patient case study. It uses Virginia Henderson’s Theory to guide nursing care.
What's inside
- Introduction to Hypertensive Arteiosclerotic Heart Disease
- Objectives of the case study
- Virginia Henderson’s Theory
- Patient profile
- History of present illness
Who it is for: Students studying Nursing, Medicine or Health. (Postgraduate)
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Summary
Hypertensive Arteiosclerotic Heart Disease is a condition where the heart must work harder to pump blood through narrowed arteries. A student learns about the disease, its effects on the body, and how nurses apply Virginia Henderson’s Theory to care for patients with it.
Case Study Objectives
A case study aims to deepen understanding of the subject. It helps nurses apply their knowledge, identify health problems, and carry out interventions. It also evaluates the outcomes of these interventions.
Virginia Henderson’s Theory
Virginia Henderson’s Theory focuses on 14 basic needs that patients must fulfill to achieve health. Nurses assist patients in meeting these needs, gradually decreasing their role as the patient becomes more independent.
Hypertensive Arteiosclerotic Heart Disease
This condition involves hypertension and arteriosclerosis. It can lead to serious health issues like stroke, heart attack, and kidney or heart failure. Lifestyle factors and pathophysiology play significant roles in its development.
Key terms
- Arteriosclerosis
- The hardening of the arteries.
- Atherosclerosis
- A form of arteriosclerosis that causes narrowing and obstruction of arteries.
- Collateral circulation
- Preexisting vessels that enlarge to reroute blood flow around an obstruction.
- Pathophysiology
- The functional changes in an individual resulting from disease or injury.
- Systemic circulation
- The part of the circulatory system that carries blood from the heart to the body and back.
- Pulmonary circulation
- The part of the circulatory system that carries blood between the heart and the lungs.
Questions this document helps with
- What are the 14 basic needs in Virginia Henderson’s Theory?
- How does arteriosclerosis affect the body?
- What is the role of collateral circulation in hypertensive arteriosclerotic heart disease?
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